Letter about memorial's condition brought action

I was about a month ago when I submitted my letter regarding the horrible condition of the New Dorp World War II monument. Action was swift and effective.

I want to thank first the Advance writer, Virginia Sherry, for taking note of my letter and visiting the site and then posting pictures as well as a follow up story.

Shortly after the Advance article, many Staten Island neighbors went into action. As a result, the New Dorp World War II veterans memorial is cleaned and a place of honor and respect not only for the vets, but for all our women and men in uniform.

My grandson again is happy to visit his “flag place.” It was there he learned his first civics lesson and again it is there he also learned that one person can make a difference.

On his behalf and our veterans, thank you.

My only other request is for a new flag. Perhaps Rep. Michael Grimm, whose office is across the street from the monument, can obtain a flag from the nations capital to fly there. It would be very appropriate.